Epson Projector Ex51 User Manual

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When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Connecting to Video Equipment 
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video output connections: 
■EX51/EX71 only: If your video player has an HDMI connector, 
see “Connecting an HDMI Video Source (EX51/EX71 only)” on 
page 32.
■If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see 
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 33.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 34.
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 35.
■If your video player has an RGB video port, see “Connecting an 
RGB Video Source” on page 36.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an 
optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 37. 
If you connect using an HDMI cable (EX51/EX71 only), the video 
and sound are both transferred and you won’t need to connect any 
additional cables for audio. 
						

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Connecting an HDMI Video Source (EX51/EX71 
only)
For the best image and sound quality, connect your video equipment 
to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if 
possible.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your player and 
the 
HDMI connector on the projector.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
If an HDMI cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
HDMI port 
						

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the 
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow 
Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 37 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
note
If the video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
Video port EX31
EX51/EX71
Video port 
						

							34Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your 
player and the 
S-Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 37 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
note
If the S-Video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from Epson; see page 16.S-Video port EX31
EX51/EX71
S-Video port 
						

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Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video equipment has component video connectors (three 
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you can purchase a 
component-to-VGA video cable from Epson (see page 16) or an 
electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the 
Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the 
Computer (Component Video) port on your projector using an 
optional component-to-VGA video cable or adapter.
3. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 68).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 37 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
Computer (Component 
Video) port EX31
EX51/EX71Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

							36Setting Up the ProjectorWhen you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Connecting an RGB Video Source
You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer 
cable provided with the projector.
1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the 
Computer (Component Video) port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 68).
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 37 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
Computer (Component 
Video) port EX31
EX51/EX71Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

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When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system.
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jacks on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
EX31
Audio jack
EX51/EX71
Audio jacks 
						

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Connecting External Speakers (EX31 Only)
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 
Out
 port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 
						

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Connecting a Digital Camera or Other 
USB Device (EX51/EX71 Only)
You can connect your digital camera, USB thumb (flash memory) 
drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the 
Epson P-7000. Then you can use the projector’s Slideshow function 
to display JPEG images or a presentation. See page 59 for details.
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
 USB 
TypeA port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light on the projector turns orange and then green 
when a USB device is connected.
4. If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears. 
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive.
Indicator light
Connecting a 
thumb driveConnecting a 
digital camera 
						

							40Setting Up the ProjectorIf you are connected to another image source, press the 
USB 
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.
5. See page 59 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
6. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.
Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove 
the device or cable from the projector. Failure to do so may damage 
the device and/or the projector.
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 46). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the 
A/V Mute slide (lens cover).